The ham shank is a tasty piece of meat from the pork leg that can be used to season soups, stews, beans, and other foods. Their smoky, salty flavor adds a wonderful depth and savoriness to dishes. But like any fresh meat, ham shanks don’t last forever. So what’s the best way to store ham … Read more
Making your own homemade Smoked Bacon is a bit of a process, but it’s 100% worth the effort. I will show you how to make smoked bacon from scratch that is much better than store-bought bacon. I don’t think I’ve ever cooked anything that made me as excited as this homemade smoked bacon. I mean, … Read more
Diarrhea is the passage of loose or watery stool. For some, diarrhea is mild and will go away within a few days. For others, it may last longer. It can make you lose too much fluid (dehydrated) and feel weak. It can also lead to unhealthy weight loss. A stomach or intestinal illness is a … Read more
Our backyard is like a wildlife refuge right now. We have so many birds and squirrels, there is constant movement and activity. I’m curious how they’ll enjoy this Homemade Bird Suet Recipe. This summer, I can’t wait to sit outside in our outdoor room and listen to all those cute little birds thank you for … Read more
My wife’s family is coming over for Easter. And my wife, the ham fanatic, insisted on a double smoked ham from Sherman Provision. Lucky for her, I ordered two – one for Easter dinner, and another for this blog post. One strange thing about blogging is that you get two holiday meals: the real one … Read more
Should you be brave enough to try our chicken bacon? It’s made from the best chicken thighs that have been shaped and ground to absorb a delicious and smokey flavor. For people who don’t want to eat pork but still want bacon, this is a healthy addition or replacement. Should you be brave enough to … Read more
Crispy bacon is one of life’s simple pleasures for many people But a recent study made the alarming claim that every slice of bacon takes 9 minutes off your lifespan Is this dramatic statement really true? In this article, I’ll examine the original research behind this finding. You’ll learn how the study calculated bacon’s impact … Read more
I tested 2 ways to cook a spiral cut ham and have you covered for any occasion. Two were cooked: one in the oven and one on the smoker. You can choose the method that works best for you. It can be messy and scary to start with a raw or fresh ham, especially when … Read more
Make the most out of your bacon by saving the rendered bacon grease using this easy kitchen hack. As a bacon aficionado, I know that reusing bacon grease can add tons of flavor to other dishes. But I’ve always been hesitant about the proper way to store the hot grease after cooking bacon. Can you … Read more
Aldi is a great place to get a ham for your holiday dinner. The discount store sells different kinds, like a spiral-sliced double-glazed ham that we’ve already talked about, an antibiotic-free ham, and a spiral-sliced hickory-smoked honey ham. Every year for Easter, I buy Aldi’s double-glazed spiral ham, but this year I chose to try … Read more